Paper Strip Collated 16 Gauge Brad Nails from China
These 16 gauge brad nails are made from round steel wire in one piece construction, assembled in a paper strip for use in pneumatic brad nailers. They feature a small brad head and are designed for finish carpentry and trim work. Classified under HTS 7317.00.55.08 due to their round wire construction and paper strip collation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify wire diameter does not exceed 16mm per Chapter 73 note and confirm paper strip assembly to avoid reclassification
• Include manufacturer specs showing one-piece round wire construction and collation method in import documentation